RIX
Riga
Latvia
14,609 km
9,078 miles
ULB
Ambryn Island
Vanuatu
Distance
14,609 km
9,078 mi / 7,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Riga
Heading
48°
northeast

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RIX ULB
Airport Name Riga International Airport Ulei Airport
IATA Code RIX ULB
ICAO Code EVRA NVSU
City Riga Ambryn Island
Country Latvia Vanuatu
Timezone Europe/Riga Pacific/Efate
Elevation 36 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 -16.330000, 168.300000

Riga (RIX) to Ambryn Island (ULB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Ulei Airport (ULB) in Ambryn Island, Vanuatu is 14,609 kilometers (9,078 miles / 7,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Latvia with Vanuatu. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:23 in Riga, it's 19:23 in Ambryn Island. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Ambryn Island (ULB) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 335° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Riga International Airport (RIX) and Ulei Airport (ULB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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